The last time I had Greek food this good was when I was in Greece! Nothing I've had in the states can compare and this experience is a reminder of why I fell in love with Mediterranean food in the first place. I had the chicken kebab, tzatziki with warm pita and a white bean salad. The chicken was so tender and flavorful that I was smiling as I ate it! And the tzatziki sauce... wow! You can tell it's made fresh with a punch of cool cuc flavor. The staff was friendly and attentive. Outdoor seating had a cool breeze. Overall, one of my best meals in Florida. Period. This dinner will be one the reasons I come back to Venice. Florida is a heck of a lot closer than Greece! read more

The food is excellent, the service great and the ambiance quaint. Sodium is our favorite restaurant in Venice.

I came back to this establishment for another meal. The time from the appetizer arrival to the entrée arrival was better this time around. The sample mezze platter was ordered once again (see previous review for similar thoughts). I had the mixed grill ($23.95). It consisted of lamb chops, bodrum kofte, and a piece of grilled chicken. It came with a salad and rice too. The lamb chops were ideal except for each one being cooked at different temperatures. The bodrum kofte which was a beef patty was alright. It was cooked too much to my liking, but plenty of flavor. The grilled chicken was cooked to perfection. They also provided a Turkish hot sauce that went well with the chicken and beef patties. It had a perfect amount of heat. I also tried the salmon dish that was cooked with dill sauce. Again, the salmon was cooked ideally and the dill sauce gave off more of a butter taste than dill taste, which I would prefer. I also tried the beyti kebab which was ground lamb with tomato sauce. It was alright. I was not a big fan of the sauces present. read more

Bodrum Restaurant - Sample Mezze Platter - Mediterranean Near Me - Venice, Florida

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Delicious! This place is a hidden gem if you like Greek/Turkish food. Everything from the pita with the cold appetizers to the entrees are on point. I've had the chicken kebab and also the shaved lamb, both so so good. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Quiet spot for lunch with great quality Mediterranean food. Service was attentive, prices reasonable

We ordered takeout. The food was ready on time. One of the orders was the Gyro Platter. The meat was very dry and tough. We've ordered this dish numerous times, and have always enjoyed it. We will try again, hopefully it was just a one time issue. read more

The food is so good!! The service was amazing! And the ambiance it's so nice and very clean restaurant!! read more

One of the best restaurants in Venice and Sarasota County. Lamb chops cooked to perfection. Service excellent.

So, after hearing so many amazing things about Bodrum, and being tempted smelling their food from my co-workers lunch dishes, I decided it was time to finally place my order and give Bodrum a try. I ordered the Mezze platter lunch special, which allows you to choose 3 of the eight items typically included in the full-sized Mezze platter for $8 less. I opted to try the Babaganush, Kisir, and Yalanci Dolma. Now, I am not an expert on Turkish / Mediterranean food by far, but this food was amazing. It was flavorful and filling, and was exactly what I was expecting. I will definitely be returning back to try a few more items I spied on their menu since their location is so great and easy to get to on the lunch crunch time if you place the order in advance. You will still have time to eat. If dining in is your preferred method of eating, they also take reservations, which I highly recommend since it is high traffic with the winter birds back in town. Prices are set just for what you would expect in Venice. read more

Bodrum Restaurant - Lunch special, sample mezze platter with babaganush, kisir and yalanci dolma - Mediterranean Near Me - Venice, Florida

We stopped in for lunch and had a 3-part appetizer (Tzatziki, Babaganush, and Kisir(Turkish Tabouli)), followed by a pita wrap for each of us (Adana for me, Gyros for my wife). Everything was tasty and well-prepared. The service was excellent - punctual and professional. The restaurant is a little unassuming from the outside, but very pleasant inside. We're definitely coming back to try some of the dinner entrees! Parking can be a little challenging, but this place is worth it! read more

Been here at least 6 times in 2 months. So let me begin the food is awesome I have had everything from the lamb chops which are succulent to the mezze plater which will blow your mind, the pistachio bomb was delicious and the lentil soup was delightful. The decor is quaint with blue painted walls and small pictures around with fish nets on the ceiling. The waiter and waitresses are perfect this is a place you can go and have your appetizer and tell your server you are in no rush and order you dinner or lunch secondary after you finish the appetizer " No Pressure to rush you out" . I will post some pictures and I am sorry but the food is so good so I ate some before I realized I did not take the photo. read more

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Had lunch here on Saturday, quick review, good food, good service, good price. We sat outside and the bus boy immediately brought us water and the waiter followed soon after him. We started with the calamari, which was served golden brown and tender. The chef's sauce that came with it was an added plus. I went with the Gyro and my wife had the chicken wrap, both were served stuffed with meat and veggies. We both enjoyed our meal and left full with thoughts of we will return here. read more

Food was great. We want to dinner with neighbors. Try the sampler perfect. Service was good and the atmosphere was good for conversation We will be back. read more

The best falafel I have ever had. We had the pistachio yogurt special, it was divine. The dolomodas were fresh and delicious. Reasonable lunch specials. read more

Excellent cuisine, service & ambiance. Fresh ingredients with attention to presentation made our meal even more delicious. I loved the fresh halibut gyro, and my husband raved about the roast lamb gyro and Greek wine. Atmosphere is pleasantly relaxing, and our waiter was just the best. Bodrum is on our must visit again soon list. Looking forward to sampling more of the menu next time! read more

Outstanding experience. Beautiful space and excellent food. The appetizer plate was delicious and the wrap and soup were both great.

The food is always delicious. The menu is not all the normal stuff. I areas there are some options you don't see on other menus. The gyros and pitas for lunch are wonderful! We have tried several of the dinners and have never left feel less that delighted. Nice ambiance at both lunch and dinner. (I love sitting outside at lunch - with a tablecloth!) And inside displays beautiful art. Excellent and friendly service! If you try Bodrum, I don't think you will be disappointed! read more

The food is excellent. The service is very good, so charming. Little restaurant in Venice tried the Euro. The lamb kabob enjoyed it all.

The food, service, and ambiance are all awesome! The fantastic artwork in the left dining room is all of and done in Bodrum, Turkey. Look closely at the piece of people making rugs. It is spectacular!! read more

Very good food and fun staff and venue. Conveniently located for a fun time in Venice.

The real Mediterranean flavors and great service The food was outstanding, boasting flavors that delighted our taste buds. The service was impeccable. Deniz made our dinner special, highly recommended for a remarkable dining experience. read more

We came here for lunch and had the gyro pita sandwich lunch special. It came with fries. The tzatziki was thinner than most gyros I've eaten, but it was really flavorful. The meat was delicious and the pita was soft. With onion and lettuce, this gyro was excellent. The fries were shoestring and crispy and perfectly prepared. read more

We had such a nice late afternoon lunch! The inside was lovely all decorated for Christmas with a beautiful tree. Tonsil was our server and he was great! He suggested the kofti which was delicious (you must try it!) and we also had the mezza sample platter. Everything was so tasty. We topped it off with wonderful rice pudding. If you are longing for Turkish food this is the place. Thanks to all - we will be back! read more

Very happy, with our experience! We ordered the Pistachio Bomb, 10/10! Our waiter #Tonsel and staff went above and beyond to make us feel at home. Looking forward to trying the dinner platters in the future. read more

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OUTSTANDING Food IMMACULATE Service Fair pricing We will definitely be back! I only wish they were open a slight bit more, at least by 10pm, otherwise amazing place! read more

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We ate at this restaurant for the first time tonight. Deniz was our waiter and he did an excellent job! We sat out in the covered breezeway but they have a lovely dining area if you prefer. The grapeleaves were some of the best I have ever enjoyed and vegan. We enjoyed the lamb chops. They were cooked perfectly. For dessert we had the baklava and the rice pudding. It was a lovely meal. The mixture of the food was very flavorful. I highly recommend. Depending on when you go there are many shoppes to browse. Parking is easy. read more

Great food and great staff. We had the appetizer that came with three dips and pita chips and it was great. The babaganoush was spectacular. Would definitely recommend bodrum if you are looking for Mediterranean food! read more

Bodrum Restaurant - Chicken Gyro - Mediterranean Near Me - Venice, Florida

Had the gyro and it was delicious! Friendly service and the prices were fair as well. Will be back!

The best restaurant in Venice ! Overall great service and top quality delicious Mediterranean food. It's always a pleasure visiting the restaurant. read more

Middle Eastern Turkish food, well prepared, located in a quoint location. Take a stroll after eating in a good foot traffic area of downtown Venice. read more

Bodrum is a feast for not only the taste buds, but for all senses. Beautiful artwork adorns the walls, the aroma of warm spices fill the air, and the kind smile and impeccable service of our waiter, Tansel, made for an incredible experience. For cuisine, order the mixed grill for a sampling of Bodrum's finest offerings. Don't skip the baklava for dessert! read more

Great food and ambience , highest rated Venice restaurant for a reason Hidden gem , inside and outside dining . Not pretentious or overpriced , if u like Mediterranean food / Greek it is very nice and quiet place for a couple more or have a meal and old fashion conversation read more

Usually really enjoy Bodrum. The Halibut is awesome. They call it the catch of the day, but it's been on the menu every time we've been there! The lamb chops are not consistent, when they are good they are terrific but....not always good. The sample Mezze platter is wonderful as are all the appetizers! It would be nice if they had a gluten free pita option for the dips. read more

Bodrum continues to have a wonderful staff, ambiance, and an inviting menu with wonderful preparation of the meals. Highly recommend!

The food and ambience of this place are amazing. The service was prompt, friendly, and informative. The presentation of our dishes was gorgeous and they tasted every bit as good as they looked. Great wine suggestions as well. read more

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Great Mediterranean food! Babaganosh is one of the best I've ever had, lamb, deserts... everything is delicious! I'd highly recommend Bodrum Restaurant! read more

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Absolutely divine! This is one of our top 3 restaurants in all of Venice! We have been for lunch, dinner and takeout and have tried the following things: Hummus-can't go wrong with this creamy classic. Soslu (cold roasted eggplant and pepper app) -new on the menu and I was not sick of it at all after eating it three meals in a row. Yum! Falafel Pita Wrap with fries for lunch-the falafel was unique and there was a good texture combination all together. Also, I think I'm a French fry connoisseur and these are some of my faves due to the crunch and perfect size. Plyaz-white bean salad. This was very fresh and full of flavor despite its simplicity. I'd get it again. Adana Kebob-my husband's favorite (the carnivore in the family). He almost ordered a second one to go to enjoy the next day! We also enjoyed a Greek red wine, a Turkish beer, and an apple tea. We never have room for dessert but will have to come just for apps and dessert next. Our server was Lisa and she was fantastic! She was the perfect balance of professional and personable and can answer all of our questions. We request her every time now! You must try this place and ask for Lisa! Enjoy! read more

I'd recommend for a light refreshing meal but not anything special. Service was just ok and for the price you could definitely find something better read more

I love Turkish food, I've been in Turkey. The service was great. I had the lunch salmon wrap. Everything was very fresh. Definitely come here for really fresh food! Nice outdoor seating. Indoor is fine dining. read more

Excellent Food, and fantastic service! Great lunch prices!! A charming downtown dining spot!